US Bridges

Willow Branch Road over German Branch

Fair

Queen Anne's County, Maryland · 0.1 Mi. NW of Hope RD · Structure no. 200000Q-0030030

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willow Branch Road over German Branch is a steel culvert carrying Willow Branch Road over German Branch in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2046. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWillow Branch Road
CrossesGerman Branch
Location0.1 Mi. NW of Hope RD
RouteCounty Highway 89
CountyQueen Anne's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.05683, -75.94794
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic440 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Willow Branch Road over German Branch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willow Branch Road over German Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Willow Branch Road over German Branch carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Willow Branch Road over German Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Willow Branch Road over German Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.